Arsenal's top targets in the summer transfer window

Arsenal's top targets in the summer transfer window

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Morgan Schneiderlin – Southampton

The French midfielder has made plain his desire to move to a Champions League side and he would certainly fit in well at Arsenal. Confident on the ball and a strong physical presence he has all the skills to support, or usurp, Francis Coquelin in the holding midfield role.

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Karim Benzema – Real Madrid

Should Rafa Benitez (or Florentino Perez) deem the hard-working striker surplus to requirements at the Bernabeau expect Wenger to pounce for a forward he has publicly professed his admiration for. He came close in 2013 but will this window see the manager catch his target?

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Gonzalo Higuain - Napoli

One of the classic 'will they, won't they' relationships of the transfer market. Arsenal have been admirers of the Argentine striker for many years, and Wenger would love to add the former Real Madrid man to his armoury.

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Chelsea finished eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table but the Blues disappointed in the Champions League, where they were beaten by Paris St Germain in the last 16.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal are all expected to spend significant money on transfers this summer and Mourinho believes he needs three new players to stay ahead.

"We have to improve. If we have the same team the other teams will be better than us," Mourinho said.